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Red Bull F1’s Sergio Pérez “surprised” MCL38 rear wing declared “legal” but insists that team “just have to focus” on themselves

Karishma Persad2 months ago010 mins

Despite a promising Saturday qualifying session which earned him a P4 starting position, ahead of his teammate and current leader in the World Drivers’ Championship Max Verstappen, Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend was, ultimately, a disappointing one, with the Oracle Red Bull Racing driver unable to finish the race due to a shared-fault…

“There is a racial element there” — Lewis Hamilton on FIA President’s words about F1 drivers swearing and comparing it to rappers

Jonah Presser2 months ago05 mins

Lewis Hamilton had some choice words to say about some choice words that were delivered by FIA President Mohammad Ben Sulayem. Earlier this week, Ben Sulayem came under fire as he tried to convince drivers to stop swearing on the radio and try to end broadcasting by FOM of such words on the live feed….

“I think there are other priorities for the FIA to look at at the moment” – F1 drivers push back against FIA President’s swearing concerns

Chiara Martin2 months ago09 mins

The ongoing debate around swearing in Formula 1 radio communications has sparked strong reactions from drivers, with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Sergio Pérez all weighing in on the matter ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. The controversy follows a recent push from FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to limit the amount of…

“I’m going to try to go for points again” — Colapinto optimistic about Williams’s performance as he chases consecutive points finishes at F1 Singapore GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

After an impressive haul of four points in only his second F1 outing in Baku, Franco Colapinto will surely hope to keep his momentum going when the FW46 hits the Marina Bay Circuit under the dazzling floodlights. As Williams moves up the world championship table to eighth place, it’s imperative for the Grove-based team to…

“Everything’s been tested, everything’s legal” — Lando Norris ‘proud’ of McLaren’s ‘mini-DRS’ after Baku F1 outcry

Gabriel Diamante2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Following Oscar Piastri’s victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, McLaren driver Lando Norris says he is ‘very happy’ and ‘proud’ of what seems to be McLaren’s ‘mini-DRS’ as the British outfit is under close watch after the win. There was a controversy with the McLaren’s title contender car after footage circulated of the MCL38’s rear…

“Maybe we didn’t anticipate as well as we should have” — Leclerc identifies Piastri’s straight-line speed as factor in F1 Azerbaijan GP defeat

Karishma Persad2 months ago08 mins

Despite starting the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix race from pole position, Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was unable to secure his third win of the season, instead finishing second behind McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. While speaking ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, Leclerc, who had led the race during the first stint on the medium tyres and…

“It’s not a great situation for F1 to restrict racing in that way” — Magnussen urges FIA to trust the drivers as he returns after serving race ban

Magdalena Put2 months ago010 mins

Kevin Magnussen returned to the paddock this weekend in Singapore after serving a one-race ban during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he was replaced by Ollie Bearman. Having accumulated a total of 12 penalty points in a 12-month period, the Danish driver was forced to miss the round in Baku, becoming the first F1 driver…

“I believe I will be” — Ricciardo hopeful he’ll be on the grid for remainder of 2024 F1 season

James O'Connor2 months ago012 mins

Daniel Ricciardo has spoken once again about his future ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix as rumours swirl that Liam Lawson will be in the RB car in Austin, or the Kiwi will take the drive from the Australian for next year. The biggest name to mention the swap for Austin was Ralf Schumacher, the…

“We’ll try to come back stronger” — Alpine duo looks ahead after frustrating F1 Azerbaijan GP and dropping behind Williams

Chiara Martin2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix turned out to be a challenging one for the Alpine team, as both drivers, Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, faced a difficult race that ultimately yielded no points. Despite their best efforts, the French outfit’s lack of pace and strategy setbacks left them out of the top 10, while rivals like…

Ricciardo reflects on the F1 Azerbaijan GP where he had graining struggles

Öykü Ceylan2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Daniel Ricciardo endured a challenging weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing 13th after struggling with tyre graining that hampered his race. The Visa Cash App RB F1 driver had hoped for a more competitive performance, but early struggles in qualifying and race day difficulties with his tyre strategy left him unable to push forward…